Sony A7R III vs Sony WX500

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony A7R III and Sony WX500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and WX500 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7R III was revealed 2 years after the WX500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the A7R III matches up against the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7R III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Sony A7R III Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A7R III has exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A7R III and Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A7R III vs the WX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and WX500 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R III and WX500.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7R III having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R III will show extra detail because of its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern A7R III is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.